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Real Estate Topics
Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.
- Competition in Real Estate
  Local broker marketplaces ensure equity and transparency.
- Marketing
  Social Media
  Sales Tips & Techniques
  MLS & Online Listings
  View More
- Being a Real Estate Professional
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Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker you have access to a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in today's market.
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- All Membership Benefits
- REALTOR Benefits® Program
  Bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
- Directories
  Complete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more.
- Dues Information & Payment
- Become a Member
  As a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.
- Logos and Trademark Rules
  Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms.
- Your Membership Account
  Review your membership preferences and Code of Ethics training status.
Research & Statistics
Including home buying and selling, commercial, international, NAR member information, and technology. Use the data to improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends and statistics.
- Highlights & News
  Get the latest top line research, news, and popular reports.
- Housing Statistics
  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
- Research Reports
  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
- Presentation Slides
  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
- State & Metro Area Data
  Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
- Commercial Research
  Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends.
- Statistical News Release Schedule
Advocacy
NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.
- Advocacy Issues & News
- Federal Advocacy
  From its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you.
- REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
- State & Local Advocacy
  Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.
- REALTOR® Party
  A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
- Get Involved
  Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.
Education
NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options.
- All Education & Professional Development
- All NAR & Affiliate Courses
  Continuing education and specialty knowledge can help boost your salary and client base.
- Code of Ethics Training
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
- Continuing Education (CE)
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
- Designations & Certifications
  Acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate specialties, awarded by NAR and its affiliates.
- Library & Archives
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
  Empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
- NAR Academy at Columbia College
  Academic opportunities for certificates, associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
News & Events
Stay current on industry issues with daily news from NAR. Network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events hosted by NAR.
- Latest News
- NAR Newsroom
  Official news releases from NAR.
- REALTOR® Magazine
  Advancing best practices, bringing insight to trends, and providing timely decision-making tools.
- Blogs
  Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.
- Newsletters
  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
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About NAR
America's largest trade association, representing 1.5 million members, including NAR's institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
- Mission, Vision, and Diversity & Inclusion
- Code of Ethics
- Leadership & Staff
  National, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more.
- Committee & Liaisons
- History
  Founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908.
- Affiliated Organizations
- Strategic Priorities
  NAR’s operating values, and long-term goals.
- Policies
- Governing Documents
  Code of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.
- Awards & Grants
  Member recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
- NAR's Consumer Outreach
More

NAR Newsroom

Press releases and media communications from NAR. Contact the NAR Media Team.

NAR President Charlie Oppler at the Board of Directors Meeting

Special Report from the November 15, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

Fannie Mae headquarters

The FHFA's resetting of the national and high-cost conforming loan limits will continue to ensure liquidity for the home purchase market.

Modern home with blue sky and tropical plants

Pending home sales activity rose month-over-month in each of the four major U.S. regions. On a year-over-year basis, however, transactions were split, as the Northeast and West reported drops and the Midwest and the South posted gains.

Futurerent, Home Live, and Real Estate Doc were chosen for early acceptance into the 2022 program, joining companies that have demonstrated immense value for the real estate ecosystem across Australia and Southeast Asia.

REALTOR® Magazine

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REALTOR® Magazine, Fall 2021

Fall 2021: The Drive to Serve

Friday, Dec 3

Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Extension

With busy December, Congress agrees to funding extended through mid-February.

Friday, Dec 3

You Offer an Essential Service

Expertise when buying, selling a home matters even more in the internet age.

Friday, Dec 3

Real Estate Photo Giant Firms Unite

VHT Studios will acquire TourFactory to expand its national network of professional photographers in the real estate sector.

Friday, Dec 3

Has 2021 Been a $2 Trillion Year?

The booming real estate market is on a pace to shatter records this year.

Friday, Dec 3

Mortgage Rates Remain Stable—For Now

Uncertainties over the pandemic and supply chain issues have investors on hold, Freddie Mac’s economist says.

Thursday, Dec 2

Mortgage Lending Drops Sharply in Third Quarter

Several trends are behind the decrease, and financial experts will continue to watch lending activity extra carefully over the coming months.

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Read posts and commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.

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Washington Report

Covering legislative and regulatory policy activities from NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff.

NAR Submits Comments on FHFA's Reproposed Capital Rule

NAR commented on FHFA's proposed changes to the 2020 enterprise regulatory capital framework (ERCF), or capital rule.

Implementation of Vaccine Rule for Employers Suspended

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered that OSHA take no steps to implement or enforce the vaccine rule "until further court order."

Department of Labor Vaccine Rule Issued for Employers

A DOL vaccine rule has been issued to establish COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination verification and workplace testing requirements for employers.

NAR Leaders Join HUD Event on Appraisal Matters

In a follow-up conversation, NAR staff stressed the value in continued engagement with REALTORS® and industry professionals, especially appraisers.

FinCEN Renews Its Geographic Targeting Order

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an updated Geographic Targeting Order effective beginning on May 5, 2021 until Oct. 31, 2021.

NAR Submits Recommendations to the FHFA for GSE Equity

NAR submitted its response to the FHFA’s request for input on the Enterprises Equitable Housing Finance plans. Check out NAR's suggestions.

New CFPB Director Sworn In

On October 12, 2021, Rohit Chopra was sworn in as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

What Happens During a Government Shutdown?

By midnight on September 30, 2021, the President and Congress must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government.

House Passes Remote Online Notarization Legislation

The bill authorizes military appropriations for 2022 and incorporates an amendment to implement the SECURE Notarization Act.

Coalition Letter on Rental Assistance Improvements

The House held a markup hearing in which it marked up several bills including H.R. 5196, "Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021."